MORTAL KOMBAT Baraka Storm collectibles vs McFarlane 7” action figure review/comparison

[@Eseres80]

This is an absolutely fantastic comparison video, dude! Thanks for sharing! I have both the regular versions of Baraka from both Storm and McFarlane, though my McFarlane version is still in the box because I haven’t gotten to the review yet LOL! At first I had my doubts about the McFarlane MK figures. I even had Scorp and Sub on preorder and cancelled them, just to put in an order again once they got released, and now Im hooked on both lines. If you have to choose one or the other, then I guess it all comes down to your budget. Personally I display all my Storm figures in their neutral combat stance, without any accessories. The big question then is; Is it worth paying the Storm asking price if the accessories are going in storage to never be seen again? Not if you’re on a budget! In such a case I’d rather recommend the McFarlane figures. No point in spending money on things that you’ll probably never use. Then again, as Emgo316 always says about options, «They are good!» As you say in this video, the accessories (hands, head, etc...) makes for a more dynamic display and more options. Thats all good if you intend to take advantage of those options. What McFarlane could have done here, to expand on peoples display options, is to create «blood packs». Various fatality accessories that people can buy in addition to their figures. That way the individual collector can choose how deep into the brand they want to dive. With Storm you don’t get that option. Its either take it or leave it as is! Its basicly the same with McFarlane at this point too, but at a much more affordable price, and you’ll get a character from a more recent MK game. So, in the end it all boils down to what you can afford. The McFarlane MK11 figures are really great figures too, in my opinion. The only McFarlane figure that I have some issues with so far, is their Johnny Cage! My issue is the double jointed elbows, to be more accurate. The bulky looking jacket makes the elbows look really ugly when fully bendt. The other figures don’t seem to have that problem because their designs are slimmer at the elbow joints. Another positive thing about the McFarlane figures is the fact that they all come with their own stands! Not that you’ll need them for a stabile museum pose, but the option is there. With all that said. Im a massive MK fan and I’ve been that since the very beginning, so Im all in on both the Storm and McFarlane lines. Which one will I drop first if it comes to that point? Well... Now Im thinking that McFarlane will probably release all of the MK11 characters before Storm even gets passed their ninjas. Storm did manage to put out 3 out of 4 bosses, which McFarlane have only managed to announce their Shao Kahn. Will McFarlane ever make Goro, Kintaro and/or Motaro? I don’t think so. Will Storm ever complete their, what I call the UMK3/MK Trilogy line? Well, Im starting to have doubts on that part. It simply takes Storm too long to release the ninja repaints, while McFarlane keeps on releasing new molds for every characters, because there is no characters in MK11 that has the same appearance in other colors. Sorry for the really long comment (its a bad habbit I have LOL), but I thought I’d share my own opinion on this matter. Thanks again for a fantastic video, dude! Keep up the awesome work 😉👍

[@mrmola3295]

I agree, im all in on the mcfarlane at this point. Storm are awesome but they are so expensive to get the same ninja figure repainted over and over. Mcfarlane dont even need to complete the whole roster, id be happy if we got a shang sung, d'vorah, frost, jax, sonya blade and a collector. Obviously id love goro also. I can live without motaro and kintaro. Money is a big factor between the two lines, for the price of storm goro i could get 5-6 single carded mcfarlane mk figs. Just makes more sense to stick with todds stuff. Cant wait for kabal and noob, they look amazing. Hoping mcfarlane pick up the rights to the movie this year also.

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[@AlphaProto]

Figure comparison's are one of my favorite things to watch on youtube. It helps you choose what you want to spend your money on. The speeded up balancing was funny. Thanks for adding that.

[@michaelscustomsandcomics]

Interested in seeing more content like this, keep up the great work poundz

[@Powzernation]

if storm did a version of the tribal baraka from mk 11...it'd be 100% hands down, but in all honesty, being displayed, mcfarlane looks so much better

[@scam5402]

You’re comparing two different eras of MK. I’m glad Klassic is coming to life imo

[@Powzernation]

@Jordan Bowling haha true that

[@blankwavemessiah]

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[@vuxnut]

Killer review, dude. I made my decision and I want that McFarlane one. I just put them my shelf and that bloody variant is nuts.

[@EyeLikeZer0]

Great video. I just recently picked up both of these in their bloody variants.

[@devinmorrow3982]

I think it really depends on if you want the old school version or the new version. Both are amazing though

[@gurudamn9245]

Love the comparison. Mcfarlane did a great work.

[@rango7221]

His eyes looked like micheal jackson in thriller

[@Poundz978]

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[@ryuhayabusa8513]

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[@jdonkey39]

Dope video man. I would definitely watch more of these types of videos.

[@topknot01]

I dropped Storm after I noticed that their joints get really weak over time (even after just having posing them for a bit and then leaving them for display in a cabinet) . I'm glad Mcfarlane picked up the line and that it's gone beyond just the same old characters.

[@ftheman1108]

Baraka has been my main in a few MK games, the up close, brutal style of kombat was also easy for me to be good at. This McFarlane figure is dope

[@ebkyungobesity9206]

Love your content man keep it up with the epic content

[@SlasherIncorporated]

When it comes to action figures, I'm all about aesthetics. So, for me, the McFarlane version wins. Like you said, the Storm Baraka looks goofy and cartoonish. His proportions are off. He's WAY too bulky. Baraka wasn't that big in the game. Also, I HATE those teeth. I agree that it looks like he's wearing dentures that are about to fall out. That's really ugly-looking. Not to mention, his arm blades are not accurate. They are supposed to be located on the sides of his forearms, not underneath them. Looks like the image of the figure on the back of the box had them in the right spot. I'm guessing that was the prototype? Teeth actually looked better too. They seemed to be metallic, which is more accurate to the game. The Storm figure has a leg-up with accessories and articulation. But that's not enough to justify that price for me. If I'm going to be dropping $70-$80 on a figure, it better be FLAWLESS...and this figure is not. The McFarlane version, though not perfect by any means, looks a lot better to me. And, it's more budget-friendly. I feel comfortable paying $20 for a great-looking figure that has adequate articulation. It's worth the price.

[@cambat11]

The storm collectibles mortal kombat baraka is from mk2

[@Tor-jv8je]

Great breakdown!!!

[@michaeljacksonfanmade87]

I like mcfarlane toys cuz i need something that i can afford cuz i like 12 And i like how they are not super collectable the are durable!!

[@prometheuscastles]

My Baraka from Mcfarlane Toys broke straight out the box when I opened. I do want that Storm Collectibles though.

[@zankuronkiryu1381]

That balancing attempt on mcfarlane got me

[@Jas-1119]

Loved the comparison, I got the storm collectibles Baraka, but the McFarlane figure just didn’t do anything for me. Seeing this comparison though, I might pick up one of them. The face just bugs me and up until now I figured one Baraka was enough.

[@bodydoublesecurity4987]

McFarlane's figure is Baraka. Storm's figure is a Tarkatan army builder.

[@Poundz978]

No sir

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

Storm version is litterally Baraka's first (MK2) and second (MK3) video game appearance wtf are you talking about lol?? Not to mention you have it backwards. You don't choose the more expensive version to be an army builder.....

[@emi-gtvofficial]

Nah you're wrong on that. The shirtless mcfarlane baraka is a army builder, now the new one with the white tank top is baraka

[@T.Maximus]

I have both and honestly I really can't say one is better than the other.. both are really well done

[@jorgetorresfranco7659]

They both look pretty solid

[@jayskiiix]

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[@bw_kollectr]

I wanted to see if you can interchange the blades on both Barakas, that would be interesting to see

[@chicomac8450]

Pretty dope seeing these

[@caprisun2k1]

I have quite a few Storm figures but for Baraka, I went with McFarlane. Mainly because Im not that big of a fan of the character and therefore it was an easy decision for me to spend less money. I do wish McFarlane would include some closed fists for the MK figures... seems like a waste to have fighting characters without them.

[@stockaudiobeat6524]

Storm all the way.for the price though the good Mcfarlanes are worth it if you're lucky enough to find or preorder.

[@gappydee8749]

Use silly putty end doing figure poses. It works great... it’s at the dollar store and never dries out.

[@IAmNeomic]

The main difference is that the McFarlane figs are based on the in-game models of the characters, where as the Storm Collectable figs are based on a balance between the original MK games and the comic book art from the early 1990s.

[@michaelomeara2955]

So their about same height, 7 inches?

[@yautjaking5537]

I bought the clean variant from McFarlane. Used a brown marker to make him bloody. I love the way it looks.

[@TheFast804]

Could you make a X-Men origins: Wolverine Wade Wilson (Weapon XI) figure using a Baraka figure? Would be cool to see!

[@i7rooper]

It's understandable that most new MK fans like the MF Baraka better because the sculpt looks more detailed. However, they forget or don't know that the SC Baraka is based on a 90's game where models were scanned off of actors dressed up with GOOFY and CHEAP disguises, masks, make-up and accessories. Hence why SC looks more simple! Less detailed! MF is based on a 2019 3D model where the artist can throw a lot of detail. Please don't compare these figures by those features. Notice the superiority of the SC articulation, accessories and plastic quality.

[@WhiteFieldl11l]

Damn I can’t agree more with you You’re so right !!!!

[@the_epic_nerdnerd584]

You should make a black suit custom but the body is the retro spidy figure

[@aukiejohnson1381]

that was amazing

[@mctapper6172]

Repost?

[@venomtheallmighty69]

Happy new year 🎆🎇✨🧨🥳

[@OscarGonzalez-ix7dj]

i got da bloody editions of both of these and there both good figures n packaging

[@jarellano1014]

One the few times I think SC dropped the ball especially on that Baracka, so I got the white outfit Baracka an the other version of Baracka to put in my MK Storm Collectibles collection!

[@Poundz978]

I actually really enjoy SC Baraka more than McFarlanes but to each is own

[@rolandkatsuragi]

Price is a big factor for me, but also the connection to the character. While I prefer the Storm version, the McFarlane is more budget friendly.

[@Newjourney14]

this exactly. the thing with mK, also, is that their costumes have changed so much throughout that just having A representation might satisfy. i got three mcfarlane MK figs which would be one SC

[@ivanalejandrovarelamendoza6942]

Please next shao kahn storm and mcfarlane

[@Poundz978]

Yes I have both bloody

[@Baraka_bestmortalkombatfighter]

Storm hands down a better figure the best thing about mcfarlane is the price but overall it’s storm in my opinion

[@Whispy_Pines0426]

Bro I hope storm collectibles do the MK11 versions of the character

[@Poundz978]

They don’t have the license to mk11 They have mkx and down

[@Whispy_Pines0426]

@@Poundz978 aw man that sucks could you imagine how good MK11 figures by them could be😭😭😭

[@Poundz978]

@@Whispy_Pines0426 probably not as great... seeing most of MK11 designs are over dressed Storms good at simple designs

[@Whispy_Pines0426]

@@Poundz978 the only one I’d want to see imo is Scorpion, Sub Zero, Rain, and Shang Tsung

It's all about price if you just want a figure.

[@COLLECTORSCORNER1979ANT]

I would really like to just see a company produce a classic mortal kombat figures line. Always something I've really wanted to see. Rather than later mk11 figures instead. It does confuse me a little bit when company's skip to a much further down the line figures release. Rather than just starting from the original classic versions. Still very much wanting to see all characters done from original mortal kombat games that's for sure. I can only hope. I do like the mcfarlane mk11 figures and especially at such a fair great price point. I do feel the storm ones are very pricey and only wish I could afford those ones.hopefully they will also produce all the characters. As I really hate it as a collector when these company's produce only half the characters for a licence. Can be very annoying. Grrrrrrrr. Dont bother if ya not gunna do em all is all I can say. If ya gunna do it,do it proper job style,all characters etc.

[@annadelgado6554]

It has a stand so you can pose it

[@Poundz978]

Eww

[@blubbamcfarlane9896]

Good ass KZbinr

[@jeremiahking3239]

For me that just looks like a random tarkatan vs Baraka

[@andrewboyd6930]

Tarkatan ??

[@jeremiahking3239]

@@andrewboyd6930 yes

[@yobama6052]

Can you make me a ghost rider

[@hudsonhawk1764]

You know there's a stand (for McFarlane) so it's easy to balance but mine broke😭

[@AriDarthChronic]

@Hudson Hawk mine too, I fixed it eventually, it wasn't easy, lol.. Was it the bicep that broke? Mine was

[@Powzernation]

got rid of a lot of the song meme ;)

[@Poundz978]

They tried to copyright me for a 8 second clip .. I cut it down 😂

[@Powzernation]

@@Poundz978 daaamn for real haha. theres about 50 versions of that on youtube already, smh greedy people

[@MarioLopez-uf3hw]

I think McFarland action figure takes it looks good do you have no garbage clean sculpting and paint work

[@LuhhChapoTv]

I still like the mcfarland better

[@gappydee8749]

If you can even compare a $20 figure to a 4x equivalent there’s a problem.

[@PapasitoBustamante2585]

9:10 4 hours later

[@wolfcreeksparx5650]

The storm Baraka is from Mortal Kombat 2, Baraka wasn't in Mortal Kombat 3

[@Poundz978]

He was in mk trilogy - which is an expansion of mk 3

[@wolfcreeksparx5650]

@@Poundz978 that's still not mk3...

[@Poundz978]

@@wolfcreeksparx5650 you want to argue just cause ... do it with someone else I said what I said so what??

[@wolfcreeksparx5650]

@@Poundz978 just making a correction, that's all

[@chewston88]

No comparison to storm collectibles. But thr mcfarlane figs are still great

[@Poundz978]

These two In particular face off well! Tough choice to make. Storm always wins for me, but for the price McFarlane is no slouch

[@TheDangerousOrganism]

yeah!!!!!! mortal kombat

[@thebrickhouse7533]

Baraka wins

[@heeroyuy809]

he was the former President of United States

[@claudiucobelia4913]

My God ! There are a lot of differences between them. Except the fact that Baraka from Storm doesn’t have that defect at the shoulder (McFarlane’s Baraka looks to have the shoulder from 2 pieces ) in all the aspects McFarlane wins. Why?? Simple-1-price one third from Storm’s price 2-Detaliles-look at the skin, head, skull form, teeth, hands with claws and feet also with claws , costume, hand blades. Much more realistic, way better. The Storm’s figurine-1 drawback skull detail and shape (looks like a goblin), 2-hands and feet (looks 100% human no match with the head), 3-clothing and what a joke-pants slim like the ones that you find on a guy working at gym, sneakers😂😂. Yes white fashion design sneakers on a tarkathan😂😂, hands and feet without claws c’mon!!!😱👎. And that white tshirt looks like a tshirt from a dojo 😂😂😂. Mc Farlane figurine is and looks WAY BETTER !!!👍

[@Poundz978]

I think storms is better to handle, pose, and is accurate to the game .

[@claudiucobelia4913]

@@Poundz978 for the money that they ask??? C’mon!!! Are U joking??? You know that bout of them makes mistakes.😉. I hope that another toy producer will satisfy properly the fan customer needs.

[@Poundz978]

@@claudiucobelia4913 I dislike mcfarlanes articulation, for me that’s what makes a figure fun to play around with … to each is own .. if you like like mcfarlane more.. that doesn’t make you right … or wrong for that matter ..

[@AriDarthChronic]

@Claudiu Cobelia Storm is way more classic.. the 1st time we ever see Baraka, this is what he looks like, the main reason I collect Storm-Collectibles is because sadly they are the ONLY ones producing old skool / klassic Mortal Kombat figures in their classic outfits.. I pray and hope Mcfarlane starts klassic mk figures... I hate Storm-Collectibles prices.. they are great figures, they really are, but I don't think a 7 inch action figure can be ever worth what they charge.

[@zacpanther6364]

I would never buy a McFarlane figure again. 10-years ago I brought a Predator from AVP and the figure broke inside the box before I even opened it. My brother had the same problem. Brittle horrible plastic in my opinion

[@Poundz978]

I don’t think it’s fair to compare a 10 year old figures material and make up to the new McFarlane style .... They seem durable .. but plastics still feels a bit cheap... but I don’t think they’ll break in package

[@zacpanther6364]

@@Poundz978 I won't deny you've got a point there. I guess I'm just haunted by my experience with Mcfarlane. In fact correction, it was a figure from 2003 when the AVP film was released

[@itsAayanAmin]

I ment vids

[@Just....347]

First

[@thebrickhouse7533]

I'm 8th

[@mrmola3295]

Storm baraka teeth look terrible

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

Take a Molotov chrome pen to them. It gives him his accurate chrome teeth. Took me 5 mins, very simple.

[@raffosreviews2457]

Baraka was not in MK3, just so you know

[@Poundz978]

Just so you know, he was in mk3 trilogy

[@raffosreviews2457]

@@Poundz978 Baraka figure by Storm Collectibles is MK2. In MK Trilogy there is a reused MK2 Baraka

[@Poundz978]

@@raffosreviews2457 yes ... but he was in mk3 was he not?

[@raffosreviews2457]

@@Poundz978 No he was Not in MK3

[@Poundz978]

@@raffosreviews2457 is mk trilogy not an updated version of mk3? I give up... think what you want

[@jayskiiix]

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